The Deckhouse is situated at the edge of Bartholomeus Klip’s lake-sized farm dam, a short stroll away from the main house.  It is more informally furnished than the main house, and makes an ideal escape for quiet reading or birdwatching, or drinking in the spectacular view of the backdrop of mountains mirrored in the vast sheet of water. 

Facilities for trout fishing, as well as windsurfing and canoeing, are available for guests to use on the water.  An evening stroll along the dam wall is very popular, especially when followed by sundowners on the deck.

The Deckhouse is much in demand for intimate weddings and conferences, and we offer several different packages, available on application, for these.  Our experienced staff take great pleasure in organising these events around special requests.

Our day or overnight conference packages are based on small numbers and have been designed to give groups exclusive use of the facilities.  We have an air-conditioned conference room and an upstairs breakaway room, as well as an outside boma and all the normal conference aids. 

Weddings have become a speciality at Bartholomeus Klip and the Deckhouse makes a magical setting for drinks, dinner or the ceremony itself – although couples have chosen to marry in all sorts of unusual places around the farm or in the reserve.